The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing, baking, decorating, and presenting high-quality pastries, desserts, and specialty baked goods while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. The Pastry cook works closely with Pastry Chef and team members to ensure consistent product quality, efficient production, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Production & Baking
- Prepare and bake pastries, cakes, cookies, breads, pies, and specialty desserts according to established recipes and standards.
- Accurately measure and mix ingredients to ensure consistency and quality.
- Decorate pastries, and desserts using approved techniques and presentation standards.
- Produce daily and weekly bakery items based on production schedules and sales forecasts.
- Ensure products are properly cooled, stored, packaged, and labeled.
Quality Control
- Inspect all ingredients and finished products for freshness, appearance, and quality.
- Remove and report any products that do not meet company standards.
- Ensure all customer orders are completed accurately and on time.
Food Safety & Sanitation
- Follow all local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout each shift.
- Properly clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas.
- Practice proper food handling procedures to prevent contamination.
- Maintain accurate labeling and storage of ingredients and finished products.
- Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory rotation procedures.
Inventory & Organization
- Monitor ingredient levels and communicate supply needs to Pastry Chef or management.
- Properly store ingredients to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
Teamwork & Communication
- Collaborate with production staff to meet production goals.
- Communicate equipment issues, inventory shortages, and production concerns promptly.
- Support team members during high-volume periods and special events.
Equipment Operation
- Safely operate mixers, ovens, proofers, sheeters, and other bakery equipment.
- Perform routine cleaning.
- Report equipment malfunctions immediately to management.
Qualifications
- Previous pastry, bakery, or culinary experience preferred.
- Knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, and dessert production.
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Ability to follow recipes and production schedules accurately.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive motions.
Performance Expectations
- Maintain food safety and sanitation compliance at all times.
- Complete production tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and teamwork.
Because of the possible early start time - reliable personal transportation is a must.
About the Store:
Pastries By Randolph is a European style pastry shop focused on fine " made from scratch" desserts. We are located in the Lee Heights Shopping Center on the corner of Woodstock Street and Cherry Hill Road (road formerly called Lee Highway) .
Our store address is:
4500 Cherry Hill Road
Arlington VA, 22207
Please contact us via email [email protected] to set up an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
Experience:
- Pastry: 1 year (Preferred)
- Food safety: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
